A Scripture and a Prayer: “The Immediacy of the Call”

A Scripture and a Prayer: “The Immediacy of the Call”

A Scripture and a Prayer: “The Immediacy of the Call” “‘Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will send you out to fish for people.’ At once they left their nets and followed him.” (Mark 1:17-18)  Prayer: Lord, help me to always realize that Your call for me to be a...
A Scripture and a Prayer: “The Immediacy of the Call”

The Times They Are a-Changin’

The Times They Are a-Changin’ “To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 “What is your name?”, I asked a patient in the Alzheimer’s unit where I visit once a month. “My name is *Ellen,” she replied, “but it will change.”...
A Scripture and a Prayer: “The Immediacy of the Call”

Trusting The Maker

Trusting The Maker Today I repost a devotional from a year ago today. As I read this again I couldn’t remember it, thus I was struck by it like a first time reader. My forthright words stung me even; but that is what is needed often in sharing the gospel – it is truly...
A Scripture and a Prayer: “The Immediacy of the Call”

TGiM – The Key to Courage

TGiM – The Key to Courage The Church at Corinth was not a mega-church. Scholars believe when Paul was writing his letters to the new believers there were no more than 150 people in 7 homes scattered throughout the bustling city of 500,000. They needed the same...
A Scripture and a Prayer: “The Immediacy of the Call”

How should we parent or grandparent?

How should we parent or grandparent? “So that they should set their hope in God and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments;”Psalm 78:7 ESV  This verse encapsulates some of the most important things we can do. If we set our hope on anything...
A Scripture and a Prayer: “The Immediacy of the Call”

Valentines Day

Valentine’s Day Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her… Ephesians 5:25  Well, it’s Valentine’s Day so I thought this verse was appropriate. I view my marriage as a set of circles; in the center is God, then my wife and I,...